Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist

The Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for providing basic and advanced Respiratory services to adult and geriatric patients at the Loma Linda VA Medical Center. However, the therapist must be knowledgeable regarding the basic treatment of all age groups. The Therapist plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care procedures. The RRT will act as the Lead and oversee the work of lower-graded associates to achieve department and facility goals.
Qualifications: Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.
• Education: Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor.
• Licensure: Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a full, current and unrestricted license from a state to practice as an RRT.
• Credential: Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, current, unrestricted credential of RRT.
• English Language Proficiency: applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
GS-12 Grade Determinations:
Experience, Licensure and Credential. Candidates must have:
(A) One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level. Hold an active license and RRT credential.
(B) The following certifications are desirable but not required:

1. a. CPFT
2. b. RPFT OR
3. c. RPSGT.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs:
(A) Knowledge of complex pulmonary function testing and stress/exercise testing.
(B) Ability to maintain a quality control program related to pulmonary function testing.
(C) Ability to treat acute complications for all pulmonary function testing.
(D) Skill in performing polysomnographic studies to include obtaining both physiologic and diagnostic data. (E) Skill in calibrating and troubleshooting polysomnographic equipment and physiologic and diagnostic monitoring.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G11- Registered Respiratory Therapist.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.Education: IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: FULL_TIME